Compare Qnasl vs. Flunisolide

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Relieves nasal allergy symptoms.

Qnasl (beclomethasone) is a steroid nasal spray that works best when used regularly for nasal allergy symptoms, but is not available as a generic so it may be expensive.

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Upsides
  • Qnasl (beclomethasone) treats runny and stuffy nose due to allergies for children ages 4 or older.
  • Since it's used directly where the inflammation is happening, Qnasl (beclomethasone) has fewer side effects than oral steroids and has a lower chance of causing withdrawal symptoms once the medication is stopped.
  • Doesn't make you drowsy or dizzy unlike anti-allergy pills.
  • Has a built-in counter to help keep track of remaining doses.
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Downsides
  • Need to use daily instead of on an as needed basis for full effects.
  • Only works for nasal symptoms, unlike anti-allergy pills which can help with other allergic symptoms such as watery and itchy eyes.
  • Since Qnasl (beclomethasone) is a steroid, it can slow down your healing process if you've hurt your nose or had nose surgery.
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Used for
  • Asthma Perennial allergic rhinitis Seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis Sinusitis
Dosage forms
  • Nasal spray
  • Inhaler
  • Nasal spray
Price
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Side effects
4possible side effects
  • Headache
    3%
  • Fever
    3%
  • Upper lung infection
    3%
  • Common cold
    2%
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The Aerospan (Flunisolide) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
  • Thrush in the nose and throat
    • Long-term use
  • Changes in the nasal septum
    • Long-term use
  • Decreased wound healing
    • Surgery or trauma to the nose or sinuses
  • Immune suppression
    • Long-term use
    • Untreated infections
    • Exposure to infectious diseases such as chickenpox and tuberculosis
  • Glaucoma and cataracts
    • Long-term use
    • History of glaucoma or cataracts
  • Adrenal insufficiency
    • Switching from oral or injectable steroids to inhaled, especially if used long term
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